More Molas- 2nd grade

2nd graders learned that the subject matter of Molas is usually plants and animals.  2nd graders examined the layers of fabric that make up a Mola.  Students cut and glued paper in layers to mimic the style of original Molas.  They added line repetition and pattern as well as a frame.  

Kinder Molas

We explore the art of the Kuna Indians in a few different grade levels.  Although the authentic process of making a Mola is quite complex, there is nothing wrong with simplifying the assignment to meet certain objectives.  Here, the objective was cutting a symmetrical shape and using line repetition to add detail.  

Matisse- Snow Flowers

Students learned about Henri Matisse's collage processes he used when he was an older man and could no longer paint.  On a beautiful snowy day, we made art inspired by his work "Snow Flowers."  

Nam June Paik Robots

1st graders inquired about the recycled robot sculptures of Korean artist Nam June Paik.  We talked about the roles of robots for humans.  They were given National Geographic magazines to collage their own robot! They love the Nat Geo mags too!  

Cityscapes

1st graders are currently larning about different artists from different times and places.  Here, we examined Paul Klee's cityscape, specifically looking at how it is constructed of many geometric shapes.  

1st graders then collaged their own cityscapes.  

Giraffes

Here is more kinder art from our art of Africa unit.  I love using shapes to help teach the students how to draw and construct animals.  Here, they learned about giraffes and used only rectangles to build its shape and form..

Rainbow collages

During a short unit about color, my kinders looked through National Geographic magazines to find the colors of the rainbow.  This was a tricky activity for some, because it takes a keen eye to recognize certain colors.  Here are some products that met my objectives.